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- 1979 Volkswagen 1303LS Beetle Karmann Cabriolet
1979 Volkswagen 1303LS Beetle Karmann Cabriolet
Lot Number: 774
1979 Volkswagen 1303LS Beetle Karmann Cabriolet
An astonishing garage find, two miles from new, right-hand drive Beetle Karmann Convertible offered at No Reserve.
- Sold for: £49,500
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Brazil Brown -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
FDH 424T -
ODOMETER READING
2 Miles
SUMMARY
An astonishing garage find, two miles from new, right-hand drive Beetle Karmann Convertible offered at No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Once in a lifetime find in Brazil Brown with an Oatmeal interior, matching roof and tonneau cover
- UK-supplied new by JEM Volkswagen of Walsall as one of the last RHD Karmann Convertibles
- In storage all its life, it has an incredible two miles on the odometer which we are told is correct
- Supplied with its original hand book and service booklet, clearly with no stamps!
- The car has been cossetted and covered in blankets in a sealed environment and has just recently been uncovered due to a bereavement
- An 'as new' 1979 Karmann Beetle, surely unrepeatable. What an opportunity
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 774
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE 1303 LS
- Variant
- Convertible
- Registration Number
- FDH 424T
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1582043777
- Engine Number
- AS577937
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Brazil Brown
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
93 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
un tried as stored since 1983
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
un tested
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
untested
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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